Excerpt: ...cle collided with Plaintiff Martorell's vehicle; and the force of the collision pushed Plaintiff Martorell's vehicle into Plaintiff Roper's vehicle. (Complaint, ¶¶ 8-9, 21.) Defendant Lyft filed an answer on April 27, 2020. Defendant Zepeda Garcia was served by substitute service on or about June 4, 2020. He filed a motion to quash the service, but he failed to appear at the hearing, and the motion was taken off calendar. His default was taken ...

Excerpt: ...Angeles, California. Plaintiff filed the Complaint on February 4, 2021, asserting causes of action for motor vehicle negligence and general negligence against Defendants Dmitrii Toradze (“Toradze”), Christian James Glover (“Glover”), and Does 1 through 50. The Complaint alleges that Glover was driving behind Plaintiff; that Toradze was driving behind Glover; and that a collision between Toradze and Glover caused Glover's vehicle “to vio...

Excerpt: ...ff. (Mendoza Decl., ¶¶ 4, 7 & Exhs. B, D.) First, on November 23, 2022, Defendant served a demand for Plaintiff's independent medical examination, setting the examination for December 15, 2022. (Id., ¶ 4; Exh. B.) The examination was rescheduled for December 22, 2022. (Id., ¶ 5; Exh. C.) Plaintiff failed to serve a response to Defendant's demand for examination. On December 22, 2022, Plaintiff failed to appear for the examination. (Id., ¶ 6....

Excerpt: ...ed at him and sta[r]ted yelling obscene words at Plaintiff right before threw the glass at Plaintiff from a distance of less than four (4) from Plaintiff.” (Complaint, ¶ 9.) Plaintiff asserts (among other things) that the glass hit him “on the left cheekbone area injuring Plaintiffs cheekbone, left eye socket and left ear.” (Id., ¶ 10.) Plaintiff filed the complaint against Defendant and Does 1 through 50 on April 26, 2021, alleging cause...

Excerpt: ...been filed. Legal Standard California Rules of Court, rule 3.1332, subdivision (c) states that although disfavored, the trial date may be continued for “good cause,” which includes (without limitation): (1) unavailability of trial counsel or witnesses due to “death, illness, or other excusable circumstances”; (2) the addition of a new party depriving the new party (or other parties) from conducting discovery and preparing for trial; (3) �...

Excerpt: ...in Santa Fe Springs, California. On June 30, 2023, the Court granted Plaintiffs' ex parte application to continue the trial date for approximately 45 days (from July 20 to September 6, 2023). Defendants filed a detailed opposition to the application but did not in their papers mention any scheduling conflicts (either for lead counsel or their experts) that a continuance might cause. On July 18, 2023, the Court denied Defendants' ex parte applicat...

Excerpt: ...1) unavailability of trial counsel or witnesses due to “death, illness, or other excusable circumstances”; (2) the addition of a new party depriving the new party (or other parties) from conducting discovery and preparing for trial; (3) “excused inability to obtain essential testimony, documents, or other material evidence despite diligent efforts”; or (4) “[a] significant, unanticipated change in the status of the case” preventing it...

Excerpt: ...istics (business entity form unknown), and Does 1 through 50 for motor vehicle negligence and general negligence. On August 1, 2022, Plaintiff amended her complaint to name Optimize Logistics, Inc. as Doe 1. On September 14, 2022, the named defendants filed their answer. On December 14, 2022, Plaintiff served form interrogatories, special interrogatories, and inspection demands on Defendant Thompson (“Defendant”). (Steiner Decl., ¶ 3.) On De...

Excerpt: ...ed damages include a claim for “loss of earnings and earning capacity, both past and future, in amounts according to proof.” (Complaint, ¶ 11.) In discovery, Plaintiff stated that she was seeking to recover (among other damages) $60,000 in lost wages from her job at her former employer Savage Fenty (“Employer”) for approximately two weeks in October 2019 and then again from January 12, 2021 forward, at the rate of $22 per hour or approxi...

Excerpt: ...2023, Defendant filed the instant motion to continue trial. No opposition was filed. When the motion came on for hearing on July 28, the Court granted Plaintiff's request for a brief continuance to possibly reach an agreement with the Defendant regarding the trial and related dates. Pursuant to Plaintiff's request, the Court continued the motion to August 11, 2023. On July 31, 2023, Plaintiff filed an opposition, and Defendant replied on August 1...

Excerpt: ...ies) from conducting discovery and preparing for trial; (3) “excused inability to obtain essential testimony, documents, or other material evidence despite diligent efforts”; or (4) “[a] significant, unanticipated change in the status of the case” preventing it from being ready for trial.¿ (Id., Rule 3.1332(c).)¿¿¿ Other relevant considerations¿may¿include: “(1) The proximity of the trial date; [¶] (2) Whether there was any previ...

Excerpt: ...orthwest Excavating, and Does 1-100 for 1) Negligence, 2) Dangerous Condition of Public Property under Government Code § 835, and 3) Loss of Consortium. On June 23, 2022, Plaintiffs amended their complaint to name Global Environmental Network, Inc. as Doe 1 Numerous cross-complaints have been filed in this action. On April 26, 2021, the City of Malibu filed a cross-complaint against the other named defendants and Roes 1 through 10. On June 2, 20...

Excerpt: ...nsel of record Downtown L.A. Law Group to pay sanctions in the amount of $690, jointly and severally, within 30 days of this order. Background On July 6, 2021, Plaintiffs Estanislao Hernandez, Carmen Hernandez, Israel Alberto Hernandez Saavedra, individually and as successors in interest to Decedent, Mario Alberto Hernandez, filed a complaint against Defendants Doan Haidang Huynh, Dial Transport Inc, and Vantage Industrial Holding, LLC, alleging ...

Excerpt: ...ce, premises liability, and negligent hiring, training, and supervision against Defendants Clubbizz.LLC (“Clubbizz”), Douglas C. MacLise, Alyce R. MacLise, and Does 1 through 50. On December 2, 2022, Clubbizz filed an Answer and a Cross-Complaint for indemnity against Roes 1 through 100. On June 5, 2023, Plaintiff amended his Complaint to name Salient Consulting Group Inc. (“Salient”) as Doe 1. On August 1, 2023, Salient filed a Demurrer ...

Excerpt: ...Defendants Angelique Evans, Yvonne Arambula, Wellsville Properties, LLC, Michael Bruce, NPS Management, and Does 1 through 30. The FAC alleges that Defendant Angelique Evans lost control of her vehicle and collided into the building and apartment that Plaintiff resided in. Defendant NPS Management filed its answer and a cross-complaint against Defendants Evans, Arambula, and Roes 1 through 10 on November 4 and 7, 2022. Wellsville Properties and M...

Excerpt: ...or deteriorating portion of the roadway caused decedent Mark Anthony Cazares to lose control of his vehicle. Defendant City of San Gabriel requests an order continuing the Trial from November 28, 2023 to a date convenient to the Court in late February 2024 as well as a continuance of the Final Status Conference and discovery deadlines. The motion is brought pursuant to California Rules of Court 3.1332, subdivisions (b), (c), and (d) on grounds th...

Excerpt: ...e GRANTED IN PART and DENIED IN PART. The Court orders Plaintiff Israel Alberto Hernandez Saavedra and counsel of record Downtown L.A. Law Group to pay sanctions in the amount of $1,875, jointly and severally, within 30 days of this order. Background On July 6, 2021, Plaintiffs Estanislao Hernandez, Carmen Hernandez, Israel Alberto Hernandez Saavedra, individually and as successors in interest to Decedent, Mario Alberto Hernandez, filed a complai...

Excerpt: ...injuries. On May 2, 2022, and June 15, 2022, Plaintiff added AMC Janitorial and Shahzad Enterprises, Inc. dba AMC Janitorial and Maintenance, Inc., as defendants. On August 10, 2022, Defendant Fox Investment Company, LLC filed a cross-complaint against Shahzad Ent. Inc. and Defendant Shahzad Enterprises, Inc. dba AMC Janitorial and Maintenance, Inc. On September 8, 2022, Cross-Defendant Shahzad Ent. Inc. filed its cross-complaint against Defendan...

Excerpt: ...ntiff's attorney provided the following email address in the caption: [email protected]. On January 12, 2023, the Court granted Defendant's motions to compel Plaintiff to provide verified responses to form interrogatories, special interrogatories, and requests for production of documents and awarded sanctions in the amount of $530.00. Neither Plaintiff nor Plaintiff's counsel appeared at the hearing. Defendant was ordered to give notice. ...

Excerpt: ...upo (collectively, “Defendants”) have filed the instant Motion to Strike (“Motion”) on July 7, 2023. No Opposition nor Reply Papers have been filed. Legal Standard The court may, upon motion, or at any time in its discretion, and upon terms it deems proper, strike any irrelevant, false, or improper matter inserted in any pleading. (Code Civ. Proc., § 436, subd. (a).) The court may also strike all or any part of any pleading not drawn or ...

Excerpt: ...icles LLC, Hertz, and Does 1-50 inclusive. On June 14, 2021, the named defendants filed their answer. On the same day, the named defendants filed a notice of stay of proceedings based on the pending bankruptcy proceedings of Defendant The Hertz Corporation. On June 28, 2022, Plaintiffs dismissed, without prejudice, The Hertz Corporation, Hertz Vehicles LLC, and Hertz. The sole remaining named defendant was (and is) Shi Lu (“Defendant”) On Aug...

Excerpt: ...ing the new party (or other parties) from conducting discovery and preparing for trial; (3) “excused inability to obtain essential testimony, documents, or other material evidence despite diligent efforts”; or (4) “[a] significant, unanticipated change in the status of the case” preventing it from being ready for trial. (Id., Rule 3.1332(c).) Other relevant considerations may include: “(1) The proximity of the trial date; [¶] (2) Wheth...

Excerpt: ...3) “excused inability to obtain essential testimony, documents, or other material evidence despite diligent efforts”; or (4) “[a] significant, unanticipated change in the status of the case” preventing it from being ready for trial.¿ (California Rules of Court, Rule 3.1332(c).)¿¿¿ Other relevant considerations¿may¿include: “(1) The proximity of the trial date; [¶] (2) Whether there was any previous continuance, extension of time,...

Excerpt: ...ded Complaint (“FAC”) two days later, on January 26. 2023. In the FAC, Plaintiffs asserts a total of six causes of action (for negligence-motor vehicle; negligent infliction of emotional distress; negligence; negligence per se; strict products liability; and negligent hiring retention and supervision negligence per se). The Defendants listed in the FAC are Nitin Khanna; Tikero Group Inc.; Uber USA, LLC; Uber Technologies, Inc.; Rasier, LLC; R...

Excerpt: ...or vehicle incident that occurred on or about April 15, 2019. On September 1, 2021, Defendant Marc Nehme (erroneously sued as Mark Nehme) (“Defendant”) filed his answer. On December 14, 2022, Defendant Mark Nehme (“Defendant”) filed two motions: (1) a motion to compel Plaintiff to respond to a Supplemental Interrogatory; and (2) a motion to compel Plaintiff to respond to a Supplement Request for Production of Documents. The hearing on bot...